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LL51 EYK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,595 mi
Last recorded87,595 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 EYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 87,595 miles

front brake discs wearing lipped and corroding\foot brake travel and slightly spongy\injuries in windscreen\rear suspension bump stops missing\nsr tyre perishing and tread wearing

slight play detected in steering system\front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated\exhaust corroding\brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2014 87,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs wearing lipped and corroding\foot brake travel and slightly spongy\injuries in windscreen\rear suspension bump stops missing\nsr tyre perishing and tread wearing

slight play detected in steering system\front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated\exhaust corroding\brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 82,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,835 miles

offside front brake hose deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,647 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 72,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,111 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 55,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,361 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,718 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 43,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,507 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,353 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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LL51 EYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL51 EYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LL51 EYK registered?

LL51 EYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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